Question

complete the following: 1. what part of the hair extends from between the bulb and the shaft? 2. in which layer of skin are sebaceous glands found? 3. how are sebaceous glands associated with hair follicles and what do they secrete? 4. the ducts of apocrine sweat glands open into

Explanation:

1. The root of the hair extends from between the bulb and the shaft. It is the part embedded in the skin.
2. Sebaceous glands are found in the dermis layer of the skin. The dermis is the inner - layer of the skin beneath the epidermis.
3. Sebaceous glands are usually attached to hair follicles. They secrete sebum, an oily substance that helps lubricate the hair and skin, preventing them from drying out.
4. The ducts of apocrine sweat glands open into hair follicles. These glands are mainly found in areas like the armpits and groin.

Answer:

1. Root
2. Dermis
3. Attached to hair follicles; secrete sebum
4. Hair follicles